Comments on: Laying Wood Flooring Over Tile

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:21:48 +0000

Recently bought a 1950’s house with carpet over vinyl floor over hardwood floor. We want to remove carpet and vinyl to expose the original hardwood. What is the best way to remove the vinyl and prepare the floors for refinishing?

By: BONNIE

BONNIE — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:21:29 +0000

DANNY , WE LIVE IN A OLDER MODEL DOUBLE WIDE AND THE DINNING ROOM HAS 4X4 PLASTIC TILES ON FLOOR. CAN WE PUT THOSE HARDWARE BOARDS THAT YOU BUY I BOXES OVER THAT AND WOULD IT BE A HARD JOB. THANK YOU BONNIE

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:49:45 +0000

Hi Dixie, Your existing floor needs to be smooth and well attached, with no low or high spots. Start by removing any tiles that are loose and either glue them back down using thin-set or fill the void with floor patch. For more on preparing your existing floor or subfloor for a new one, check out our video on How to Level a Subfloor.

By: Dixie

Dixie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:10:32 +0000

Our house was built in 1969-70 with tile floors glued to the foundation. Carpet was added later. When the carpet was removed recently some of the tiles cracked when the nails and wood that held the carpet down were pulled up. We have noticed that some of the tile squares are no longer glued down in various places but a majority of the tiles are secure. We plan to install floating hardwood floors through out the house and do not plan to take up the existing tile floor. What do we need to do to prepare the tile floor for the wood flooring?

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:02:09 +0000

Danny,
I have tile in all my bedrooms in the new house I bought, in know laying a hardwood floor over it will heighten the floor considerably what about a vinyl that looks like would would that be difficult or raise the floor alot?
Thanks Melanie

By: JIM JOHNSON

JIM JOHNSON — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:45:13 +0000

have outdoor tile deck (slippery when wet)that is being enlarged. Want to put 1/2 marine plywood on top of the tile, and then seal with epoxy type finish w/sand coat. Question: If i rough up the tile surface can i glue the plywood down…and will it withstand Palm Springs temperatures?

By: Jonah

Jonah — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:31:38 +0000

Sorry – I didnt specify- above 6″ wide pine or wideplank hardwood

By: Jonah

Jonah — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:29:59 +0000

Can I lay 6 wideplank pine board over 12 x 12 ceramic tiles- Existing tiles are in good conditon, level and the area is about 800 sq ft – I do not want to rip them and height or transitions are not an issue- Would you lay a sub floor first or nail into grout lines?

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:35:14 +0000

Jim,
5/16″ x 3″ engineered flooring should work fine.

By: Jim Acker

Jim Acker — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:07:21 +0000

Danny,
For putting hardwood over tile,you suggested using a 3/8″ thickness for the wood. Is there any reason that a 5/16″ x 2 1/4″ wouldn’t work or would that be ok, too. For a 3/8″ thickness the width would be 3″. The wood will be going in the hall and entry. Also, our kitchen has the 5/16″ and it would be nice to have consistency.

Thanks,
Jim

Thanks.
Jim